Martinez

Martinez, California – On March 9th, 37-year-old Ahmed Kamal Ismaiel was convicted by a jury in Contra Costa County on three felony violations, including unlawful electronic contact with a minor and …

With spring and gardening season arriving, Contra Costa Health (CCH) is advising residents near the refinery in Martinez not to eat produce grown in soil that may have been exposed …

Martinez, California – On February 2, 2023, a United States Postal Service (USPS) worker was robbed in Martinez, and their mail truck was stolen by 35-year-old Joshua Scott Anderson. Charges were …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between February 11-24 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 2/13 – …

Contra Costa Health Services said Thursday it continues to look into the Nov. 24-25 release of heavy metals by Martinez Refining Company. They say its possible spent catalyst made its …

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is reporting one person is dead and another is in the hospital after an apartment fire in the City of Martinez Tuesday morning. According …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between February 4-10 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez.   Assault 2/5 …

The Bay Area Rapid Transit Police announced Tuesday that the United States Marshals Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the attack at a Richmond BART station that left …

CCAS offering free adoptions of all animals during the month of February to alleviate crowded shelter    Martinez, CA – All animals at Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) will be free …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between January 21 – February 3 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. …

WALNUT CREEK, CA – The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) has been awarded $28.9 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to expand programs and projects that make neighborhoods …

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred just after 4:15 am Wednesday on Highway 4 near Pine Street in Martinez. The incident blocked all lanes of …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between January 13-20 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 1/14 – …

This year, April 21st will mark the 50th anniversary of the murder of Martinez Police Sgt. Tom Tarantino who was killed in the line of duty in 1973. Recently the …

Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and John Garamendi (CA-08) presented a check for $2,546,600 to the City of Martinez for the Municipal Fishing Pier Renovation. This funding was secured in the …

On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a house fire on Barber Lane in City of Martinez. The fire broke out just after …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between January 1-12 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault 1/1 – …

On January 11, the Martinez City Council voted to name Satinder Malhi to the District 3 City Council Seat. The seat was vacant after Councilmember Brianne Zorn was elected mayor …

On January 4, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in response to the ongoing severe storms related to a series of atmospheric river systems that began on …

On Wednesday, Contra Costa Health (CCH) formally requested that the District Attorney consider taking legal action against the Martinez Refining Company (MRC) for not notifying the County after the refinery …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between December 19-30 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez.   Assault 12/25 …

The Martinez Refining Company issued a statement Friday on planned, unplanned, and intermittent flaring that could occur during our upcoming maintenance project, known as “a turnaround” in the City of …

The following is a sampling of the Martinez Police Calls reported between December 11-19 which focuses on the higher priority call responses in the City of Martinez. Assault w/Deadly Weapon …

Less than a week after the City of Martinez held a townhall on recent flaring events at the Martinez Refining Company, Martinez residents were greeted to another flaring event. The …